Charitable Trust Walk: Rugby World Cup 2011

26 April 2010 11:40am

By Editor

The last Charitable Trust Walk took in the Lions tour to South Africa. Sign up now for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Walk

It may seem a little early to start planning for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but if you want to make it the best trip ever and raise funds for seriously injured players then now is the time. Join us on the IRFU Chartiable Trust Walk at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, raise funds and go to the RWC final!

Join us for a 100K Walk in New Zealand taking in Wellington, Queenstown, Bay of Islands and Auckland in October 2011.

The trip includes a chance to meet the Ireland squad at the World Cup and match tickets to the two quarter-finals in Wellington, the two semi-finals, the third-fourth place play-off and the Rugby World Cup final itself.

The package includes flights, 4-Star Accomodation and match tickets and will help raise essential funds for seriously injured players.

The IRFU Charitable Trust supports over 30 players who have suffered a severe spinal injury and need 24 hour care. The Trust maintains regular contact with each injured player and their families.

They also help with locomotory expenses, specialised equipment (such as lifting equipment, beds, or wheelchairs), home alterations, medical expenses, nursing and caring costs, motor vehicles, etc.

This is not an exhaustive list but it gives an indication of the kind of help provided by the Trust. Over the past few years, the average payment for assistance has amounted to about €300,000 per annum.

This is the sixth walk organised by the Charitable Trust with previous walks at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and more recently for the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa.

The countdown is on to the Women's Sevens Dublin tournament in UCD on August 22-23. Anthony Eddy, IRFU Director of Rugby Sevens & Women's Rugby, previews what promises to be an exciting couple of days.

Tickets for the tournament start at 5 euro, with children free, and are available to buy here - http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Womens-Sevens-Series-tickets/artist/2134381?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module.

Jenny Murphy talks about the progress made by the Ireland Women's Sevens team and their pool draw for the upcoming Women's Sevens Dublin tournament in UCD on August 22-23.

Tickets for the tournament start at 5 euro, with children free, and are available to buy here - http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Womens-Sevens-Series-tickets/artist/2134381?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module.

Conor Murray and Tommy Bowe speak to Irish Rugby TV about their Rugby World Cup preparations and thank the thousands of supporters who came out to see the players at the open training session at the Sportsground.

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell gives his verdict on the team's new Rugby World Cup jersey and talks about his move to French club Toulon. Ireland's RWC 2015 range is available to pre-order now from http://shop.irishrugby.ie.

Anthony Eddy, IRFU Director of Rugby Sevens, talks about the target of a top three finish for both the Ireland Men and Women in Lisbon this weekend, as they continue on their quests for Olympic qualification.

Tom Daly, who recently captained the Ireland Men's Sevens team to the European Division C and B titles, is looking forward to playing in this weekend's Rugby Europe Olympic Repechage tournament in Lisbon, Portugal.

Ireland will host the 'Women's Sevens Dublin' at UCD on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Tournament director Garrett Tubridy and Ireland stars Lucy Mulhall, Jenny Murphy and Louise Galvin speak about their excitement ahead of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series qualifier.

Coach Allen Clarke and stand-in captain Billy Holland answer questions from the media following Emerging Ireland's 45-12 victory over Georgia in the final round of their successful Tbilisi Cup campaign.

Emerging Ireland coach Allen Clarke speaks about his side's five-try 33-7 win over Uruguay in the Tbilisi Cup and the first half injury to captain Rhys Ruddock. They wrap up the tournament against hosts Georgia on Sunday.

Speaking about the floods that occurred following the Tbilisi Cup's first round, Emerging Ireland team manager Joey Miles said: "A natural event like that, a tragedy like that puts the game of rugby into perspective. We express our regrets to the Georgian people and the Georgian Union for the terrible tragedy that they had."

David O'Reilly from the IRFU Charitable Trust's Corporate Patrons Committee speaks about the new scheme which provides businesses with unique networking opportunities and provides a platform for companies to effectively activate their CSR programmes. For further information, please contact Linda Black of the Charitable Trust - telephone (01) 6473866 or email: linda.black@irfu.ie / http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/34728.php.